The tfilah of Elokai n’tzor continues, “V’limkal’lai nafshi sidom – May my soul be quiet to those that curse me.” Now, cursing is a rather radical action. The Siddur Meforesh includes that it means, “To those that insult me.”...
The Chazon Ish zt’l said, “It is impossible to pass through this world without troubles. The difference between people is how they accept them. Some people pass through the world laughing, and some pass through the world crying. It is better to...
I’m hosting a picnic and some people prefer fish to meat. Can I grill both of them together? The Gemara (Pesachim 76b) teaches that one may not cook fish and meat together since the combination of the two is...
INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons sesame oil Two bags defrosted, cauliflower rice One bag mixed frozen vegetables, defrosted 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon ginger Two eggs scrambled DIRECTIONS: This is a great low carb alternative to fried rice....
Parashat Shelah tells the tragic story of “Het Ha’meragelim” – the sin of the spies, who were sent to scout the Land of Israel in advance of Beneh Yisrael’s entry into the land. The spies returned and...
A mission gone awry. In this week’s parsha, Shelach, we learn of the meraglim, scouts sent to check out the Promised Land, prior to Bnei Yisroel settling there. As Moshe recounts, the people said,...
The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer. -- General Montgomery The Hole in the Roof A rabbi stands before his congregation and reports to them that a massive hole has been found in the roof...
I was speaking with a nurse in a doctor’s office last Friday when mid- conversation, responding to something I said, she used the word “bashert.” The word made no sense in context and it was clear as she...
While the winds of war blow harder every day, Israel is preparing for the northern front with Hezbollah in Lebanon. As always, everything that our nation faces is guided by our Torah and sages, and we should learn...
Dear Rabbi and Shira , I’m engaged to an awesome girl but I am not sure what to do about her work habits . She has a challenging job that keeps...